destruction
Translation
destruction, ruin, devastation
Examples
The storm caused widespread destruction.
The storm caused widespread destruction.
The destruction of the forest is a tragedy.
The destruction of the forest is a tragedy.
Grammar Patterns
the destruction of ((sth.)) the act of destroying (sth.) The destruction of the city was complete.
cause destruction to lead to ruin The earthquake caused massive destruction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruin, devastation, demolition; Antonyms: creation, construction, building
Etymology
From Latin 'destructio', from 'destruere' (to destroy). The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or condition.
Memory Tips
Remember that the '-ion' ending often signifies the action or result of a verb, in this case, 'to destroy'.